How to get from Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train?

From Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train

To get from Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel in Hechtel-Eksel, take the IC train from Aalst station to Hasselt station. Next, take the X19 bus from Hasselt Station Platform 11 station to Hechtel Beekeeper Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min.

163min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X19X19
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Aalst

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aalst
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Genk
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    109 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 11
    ID 410718
    70 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X19X19
    Wait for bus
    X19
    Neerpelt Station Platform 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Beekeeper Street
    ID 410485
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
    Walk to
    Hechtel-Eksel
    Ekselsebaan
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via IC, IC and X18

To get from Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Aalst station to Brussels Airport-Zaventem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X18 bus from Hasselt Station Platform 10 station to Hechtel Welsh Guard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min.

193min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Aalst

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aalst
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 10
    ID 410717
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Lommel Vreyshorring
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guard Square
    ID 407345
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
    Walk to
    Hechtel-Eksel
    Ekselsebaan
    1.44 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel

The distance between Aalst and Hechtel-Eksel is approximately 147.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hechtel-Eksel – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel by bus and train via IC, IC and X18

To get from Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Aalst station to Brussels Airport-Zaventem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the X18 bus from Hasselt Station Platform 10 station to Hechtel Welsh Guard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min.

193min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - X18X18
Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
Leaves from Aalst

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aalst
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brussels Airport-Zaventem
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Platform 10
    ID 410717
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Lommel Vreyshorring
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hechtel Welsh Guard Square
    ID 407345
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hechtel-Eksel
    Walk to
    Hechtel-Eksel
    Ekselsebaan
    1.44 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Train line Ghent-Saint-Pierre - Genk, Bus line X19.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The alternative route takes 193 minutes, using Train line Brussels Airport-Zaventem - Ghent-Saint-Pierre, Train line Antwerp-Central - Hasselt, Bus line X18.

  • Is there a direct train between Aalst and Hechtel-Eksel?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel?

    The IC train line goes from Genk station near Aalst in Aalst to Hasselt station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hasselt station near Hechtel-Eksel.

  • How long does it take to travel from Aalst to Hechtel-Eksel by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Aalst and Hechtel-Eksel by train and bus is about 2 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aalst to get to Hechtel-Eksel?

    Get on the IC train from the Genk station near Aalst in Aalst.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Aalst and Hechtel-Eksel?

    Get off the train at the Hasselt stop, which is closest to Hechtel-Eksel.

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